Davy Jones dead at 66; celebrities react on Twitter

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With news that Davy Jones of the Monkees was dead at 66 after suffering a heart attack Wednesday morning at his home in Florida, the tone of celebrity reactions on Twitter was nothing if not a bit wistful.

‘Davy Jones of the Monkees is dead,’ wrote Al Roker of the ‘Today’ show. ‘He was 66 years old. A little bit of my youth just died.’

Said Neil Diamond, who wrote ‘I’m a Believer’: ‘I’m sad to hear about Davy Jones. The Monkees were such a sensation that it was a thrill for me to have them record some of my early songs.’

PHOTOS: Davy Jones | 1945 - 2012

‘Eternal rest for Davy Jones who leaves a great legacy of music, fun and all the colors of the rainbow,’ wrote Nancy Sinatra.

‘Sad news - RIP Davy Jones. My wife’s childhood crush...,’ said Ralph Macchio, a teen idol himself.

Alyssa Milano, Michelle Branch and Will Smith tweeted rest in peace, with Smith adding, ‘Retweet for respect.’

‘Sad to hear of the passing of Davy Jones! Met him just last year, was very kind to me. Monkees should have been in R ‘n R HOF years ago,’ said Billy Corgan of Smashing Pumpkins, referring to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Julian Lennon said, ‘RIP Davy… You did some Great work! Condolences to The Jones Family.’

Wil Wheaton expressed some shock -- ‘Oh my god Davy Jones died at 66. That’s way too young’ -- while Kevin Smith had a tiny bit of fun, invoking touchstones from Jones’ career -- ‘A Daydream ends ... His life was a big barrel of win (& Monkees). Marcia Brady will be inconsolable…’

Bravo’s Andy Cohen also mentioned Jones’ made-for-TV love: ‘RIP Davy Jones. Marcia had good taste.’

Even Gilbert Gottfried, known for his harsh humor, was respectful: ‘True...David Bowie’s real name is David Jones. That’s why he had to change it to Bowie. R.I.P. Davy Jones.’

For a trip back in time, watch Jones’ adorable screen test, below; his bit starts around the six-minute mark, and don’t worry, the sound does kick in.

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